MCQs-Chapter 1- Natural Resources and Their Use-Class 8 - Social Science

 

Multiple Choice Question Answers for Chapter 1- Natural Resources and Their Use for class 8 Subject Social Science

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. When does nature become a resource?

   • A. When it exists in the wild

   • B. When humans admire it

   • C. When it is used for human needs ✅

   • D. When it's untouched by humans

2. Which of the following is a renewable resource?

   • A. Petroleum

   • B. Gold

   • C. Solar energy ✅

   • D. Coal

3. A non-renewable resource is:

   • A. Sunlight

   • B. Forest

   • C. Water

   • D. Petroleum ✅

4. The concept of stewardship refers to:

   • A. Ownership of land

   • B. Destruction of nature

   • C. Responsible use of resources ✅

   • D. Collection of taxes

5. Which state in India became 100% organic?

   • A. Punjab

   • B. Kerala

   • C. Sikkim ✅

   • D. Gujarat

6. Which industry is one of the most polluting?

   • A. Textile

   • B. Cement ✅

   • C. Paper

   • D. Leather

7. What is the meaning of ecosystem services?

   • A. Paid environmental services

   • B. Military services in forest

   • C. Natural processes benefiting humans ✅

   • D. Pollution in nature

8. Overexploitation of groundwater is a major issue in:

   • A. Sikkim

   • B. Gujarat

   • C. Punjab ✅

   • D. Assam

9. Vṛikṣhāyurveda is:

   • A. A book on health

   • B. A war strategy

   • C. An ancient science of plants ✅

   • D. A pollution regulation

10. Tuna population decline is due to:

    • A. Pollution

    • B. Overfishing ✅

    • C. Cold waters

    • D. Oil spills

11. What causes soil degradation according to the chapter?

    • A. Use of bio-fertilisers

    • B. Use of cow dung

    • C. Use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers ✅

    • D. Organic farming

12. Distribution of natural resources affects:

    • A. Time zones

    • B. Climate only

    • C. Trade and settlement patterns ✅

    • D. Education systems

13. The International Solar Alliance was launched by:

    • A. India and USA

    • B. India and China

    • C. India and France ✅

    • D. India and Germany

14. One example of sustainable traditional practice is:

    • A. Overfishing

    • B. Harvesting rainwater ✅

    • C. Burning forests

    • D. Excessive mining

15. The ‘resource curse’ refers to:

    • A. Lack of resources

    • B. Abundance of resources leading to slow development ✅

    • C. Sudden disasters

    • D. Resource conflicts only

16. Which of these is not a characteristic of a resource?

    • A. Economically feasible

    • B. Technologically accessible

    • C. Religiously forbidden ✅

    • D. Culturally acceptable

17. Timber is renewable only if:

    • A. We store it well

    • B. Forests are overcut

    • C. Forest regeneration is allowed ✅

    • D. It’s sold in markets

18. What does a forest provide in terms of ecosystem services?

    • A. Oxygen

    • B. Water filtration

    • C. Habitat for animals

    • D. All of the above ✅

19. Which energy is considered renewable?

    • A. Natural gas

    • B. Oil

    • C. Wind ✅

    • D. Diesel

20. Which plant-based pest repellent was used by Pema’s family?

    • A. Aloe vera

    • B. Neem and garlic ✅

    • C. Mint

    • D. Hibiscus

 Fill in the Blanks

1. The science of tree and plant care in ancient India was called --------------.

2. Punjab was central to India’s ---------------------.

3. -------------- became a 100% organic state in 2016.

4. The ------------- industry is among the most polluting.

5. ---------------- is an example of a non-renewable resource.

Answer: 

                 1. Vṛikṣhāyurveda

                 2. Green Revolution

                 3. Sikkim

                 4. cement

                 5. Petroleum

True or False

1. Renewable resources never get exhausted. — False

2. Overexploitation of groundwater is a serious problem in Punjab. — True

3. The Bhadla Solar Park is located in Kerala. — False

4. Responsible use of natural resources is essential for sustainability. — True

5. Forests provide clean water and oxygen through ecosystem services. — True

 Match the Following

A	B
1. Vṛikṣhāyurveda	a) Polluting industry
2. Bhadla Solar Park	b) Punjab
3. Cement	c) Rajasthan
4. Tuna fish	d) Ocean ecosystem balance
5. Over-pumping of groundwater	e) Ancient Indian plant science

Answer: 1-e, 2- c,  3- a, 4- d,  5- b

Assertion and Reasoning Questions

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explaination of  A. 
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explaination of  A.
c) A is false, R is true
d) A is true, R is false

1. Assertion (A): Coal is a renewable resource.
   Reason (R): It takes millions of years to form.

   • c). A is false, R is true 

2. Assertion (A): Sikkim transitioned to 100% organic farming.
   Reason (R): It used excessive chemical fertilizers.

   • d). A is true, R is false 

3. Assertion (A): Overfishing disrupts the balance of marine life.
   Reason (R): Tuna fish consume smaller fish and keep population in check.

   • a). Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explaination of  A.

4. Assertion (A): Industries near rivers cause river water to support life.
   Reason (R): Industrial waste helps plants grow.

   • c). A is false, R is false 

5. Assertion (A): Traditional farming helped maintain soil health.
   Reason (R): It used natural fertilizers like cow dung.

   • a). Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explaination of  A.

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